Inspiration in White: Red and White Linen

So much to love about red and white linens. They feel typically French and many of the grain sack pillows, hand towels and table runners we are seeing are made with these incredibly durable linen and hemp materials from France, Belgium and Germany. I especially love the linens that have initials embroidered onto the piece. Some of these linens are up to a 100 years old so it makes you wonder about the original family that took the time to stitch their grain sacks. 

I am starting a collection of antique linens that I think could be a bit dangerous as once you buy a few pieces you can not resist looking for more. I have added the cushions below to my shop and have also added a wonderful table runner in red and an oatmeal colour.  Also have a gorgeous vintage chair upholstered in a red and white hemp grain sack. Just beautiful!

Cushions available in my shop made from Antique French Grain sack.

Love this bag made from linen..

Pretty embroidered frabric on this settee.

Vintage chair covered in red and white grain sack. This one is in the shop!

 

This is such a great idea from Dreamy Whites! What a nice way to bring a gift of a bottle of wine to your hostess.

This is the table runner and Grain Sack cushion available in the shop! Love how it looks against the white settee!

Enjoy!

Trudy

xx

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Mora Clocks

You all know my love of Swedish style.. the simple way the rooms are arranged, the white palette and the delicate design of the furniture.

I have a particular obsession with Mora Clocks and have been searching for one for many years. Mora clocks were traditionally made in the town of Mora in Sweden and began production in the late 18th century and continued to be made right through the 19th century. They are essentially a grandfather clock and have wonderful varied colours and shapes. Some even have a kind of crown or ornament on the top of the clock.

There are really none to be found in Quebec or at least it is very rare but I hold out hope that I will one day have one in my home, in fact I have just the spot!

 

Enjoy!

Trudy

xx

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White with Brights

This small cottage is short on space but big in style. The all white house is really punched up with bright colours in yellow and blue with hits of brown and grey. You can feel the light flowing through this space and the mix of bright patterned fabrics really works well to pull the rooms together. I love the wallpaper in the kitchen and the bentwood bench in the dining room. Such great ideas and of course there is always the soapstone sinks for gardening projects...how I would love a little space like this! Really a lovely fresh home don't you think?

Enjoy!

Trudy

xx

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Romantic Home

In honour of Valentine's Day tomorrow a romantic bedroom and master bath decorated in shades of red, white and cream. A very pretty space made even more beautiful with lovely red roses, candlelight and a bubble bath. 

Happy Valentine's Day!

Enjoy!

Trudy

xx

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Interiors: Cool Beauty

This incredible house in Iceland is so cool with the icy white against the grey. I think if I was ever to get rid of my white walls, this is the colour I would do....as you know I love grey and I find the white pops so well against this colour. There are so many ornate touches with the carved mirrors, the crest on the fireplace and the gold on the bed. The mix is so well done, barn, French, Scandinavian..but it all works. The kitchen is simply sublime with the small settee, large mirror and the two side tables..LOVE it! 

Enjoy!

Trudy

xx

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Inspiration in White - Candles

I love candles and have many glowing around the house daily. I prefer floral fragrances but in winter I tend to go with a more woody scent. I love mercury glass containers but what I am really looking for is simplicity in the look of the candle. Here are a few ideas for you to buy as gifts (these are so cool because you can personalize them or find one for Valentine's Day that is just around the corner) or for setting a mood at home...

These are Tina K candles....so pretty. 

Have you seen these gorgeous Izola candles?

Superb Tom Dixon candles in brass, silver and copper .

 

Tea candles from Martha Stewart that you can make yourself. 

And of course lovely Mercury Glass candles from lookslikewhite shop. These smell so good!

Love Tocca Candles. Very feminine in look and in the fragrance.

Enjoy!

Trudy

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Bright White

Pretty bright white and light filled Swedish home that has so many great elements. Loving the view from the living room into the dining room and black and white sitting room. The modern kitchen and black and white tile in the bathroom are perfect!

Enjoy!

Trudy

xx

Linking with: Mod Vintage Life, The Dedicated House, Sunny Simple Life, Savvy southern Style, French Country Cottage, From My Front Porch to Yours

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Vintage: Pastel and Cream

This lovely Victorian cottage is decked out in old pinks, vintage treasures and draped in gorgeous light from the tall windows. Each room has so many unusual and interesting finds that I can not stop looking at the details to see how this effortless styling was created. Some of my favourite parts of this home are the slipper pink chair in the sitting room, the tall lamps on either side of the mirror and the bed in the child's room! So different and fun for a kids room don't you think?

Enjoy!

Trudy

xx

Linking with: French Country Cottage , Shabby Art Boutique, The 36th Avenue, The Charm of Home, Common Ground-Do, Redoux, Rooted in Thyme, From My Front Porch to Yours, My Romantic Home, Jennifer Rizzo, The Dedicated House, Sunny Simple Life

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White Beachy Cottage

This adorable cottage looks like it should be on the beach with trails of sand coming in on wet feet! White from floor to ceiling with touches of colour the house has a wonderful relaxed feeling. Things I am loving are the simple sheet thrown over the couch as a slip-cover, the gorgeous beamed ceiling and the pretty grouping of mirrors on one wall and antlers on the other! The kitchen is great with rough wood cupboard doors and open shelving over the counters. Really just perfect..

Enjoy!

Trudy

xx

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Inspiration in White - Baskets

There are so many ways to use beautiful and interesting shaped baskets around the house. I just got some new Market Baskets in the shop and I just love all of the different ways you can use them or any basket for that matter. Great for firewood, pillows and extra throws, flowers or for really going to the market (much nicer looking than another recycled bag!). Take a look at some of the inspirations for how to use baskets in your home and go check out the new market baskets at the shop (basket below is in the shop)!

 

Enjoy!

Trudy

xx

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